Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection

Emergency Burn Ban In Effect 10/26/24 - An emergency burn ban is now in effect for all Connecticut State Parks, Forests, and Wildlife Management areas, prohibiting the use of all outdoor grills, firepits, and campfires, and the kindling and use of flame outdoors. DEEP and local agencies are working to contain several active fires across the state. Please avoid all affected State Parks and Forests, as well as the blue-blazed Mattabesett Trail. The Enduro Trail in Voluntown and portions of North Stonington within the Pachaug State Forest are closed at this time. Please note that today's forest fire danger report remains at an 'extreme' level. More information about the current fire danger, burn ban and recommended safety measures can be found here

Dodge Pond Boat Launch

East Lyme

An aerial view of theDodge Pond boat launch.

Site Sketch of the Dodge Pond Boat Launch

Type: Trailered
Season: Year round
Address: 15 Lake Avenue Exd, East Lyme
Directions: Route 161, west on Hope Street, to north on Lake Avenue and Lake Avenue Extension.
Lake Area: 34.3 Acres
Regulations: Use of all motors prohibited.
Fishing Regulations: Freshwater Fishing Guide (ct.gov)
Docks: None
Toilets: None
Parking Spaces: 30
Parking Surface: Grass
Access Road Surface: Paved
Ramp Surface: Dirt
ADA Accessible: No
Additional Info:

Shallow pond.

Schedule of Marine Events and Fishing Tournaments (ct.gov), (Note: tournaments are not open to the general public)

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The entrance to the Dodge Pond boat launch.
Entrance

The access road to the Dodge Pond boat launch.
Access Pasta

The turning area of the Dodge Pond boat launch.
Turning Area

The ramp of the Dodge Pond boat launch.
Ramp

The parking area for the Dodge Pond boat launch.
Parking

Boat Launches in Connecticut

Content Last Updated on January 12, 2023.